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An "All Clear" has been issued for the off-campus armed robbery in the 8900 block of 36th Ave .Officers are still on the scene, but it is believed that the suspects are no longer in the area. Officers will maintain a presence in the neighborhood as the investigation continues

We
will conduct a calibration test of our gunshot location system technology
on McKeldin Mall today between 11am and 12 pm. Do not be alarmed if you hear
intermittent gun shots during this time. All appropriate safety protocols have
been implemented. However, please avoid the area. Another UMD advisory will be
sent at the conclusion of the test.

The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that
occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The
following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County
Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus Incident

OCCURRED: December 20, 2017/ Approximately
12:05 p.m.

LOCATION: 9000 block of
Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: 17-0097770

BRIEF DETAILS:

On December 20, 2017, at approximately 12:09 p.m., the University of
Maryland Police Department responded to a restaurant in the 9000 block of
Baltimore Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. It was reported that two
male suspects entered the restaurant, armed with a gun, and announced a robbery.
The suspects took property and then left on foot heading east along University Boulevard
towards Greenbelt. Officers from both departments searched the area, but did
not locate the suspects. No injuries were reported.

The Prince George's County Police
Department is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information
regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to
contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for
anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an
escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on
campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
The police escort service is available to community members at all times.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police
immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Note the locations of the Blue Light Emergency Phones and look for them as
you walk.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something
is wrong.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the
Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety
escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

On December 8, 2017, at approximately 11:21
p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Hagerstown Hall
for a voyeur incident. A female UMD student was inside the bathroom when she
noticed a phone peering over her stall. The student yelled at the individual to
leave. The individual left the area. A witness canvas of the area was
conducted.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is
conducting an investigation.

The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service
for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a
walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a
blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.

Stay alert and attuned to peopleand circumstances around you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is
wrong.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately
by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD Guardian app through the
Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety
escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.

As we
near the halfway point in the academic year, I want to call your attention to
safety resources available to our community and restate our unwavering
commitment to campus safety.

In addition to the 85 University Police
Officers protecting and serving the campus and the City of College Park, our
Student Police Auxiliary (SPA) patrols campus and the City of College Park, in
addition to staffing the gatehouses at night. We have
more than 400 cameras in our community that are monitored 24 hours a day, 365
days a year, including the addition of approximately 20 cameras in 2017.

This year, the University of Maryland
Police Department (UMPD) completed Fair and Impartial Policing training for all
sworn officers. We have offered a reward for information leading to the
identification of the individual(s) responsible for recent hate bias incidents
at Ellicott Dining Hall, and we continue to encourage
the community to contact us when witnessing incidents of hate in our community.
We also launched Safe Terp
Trade Zone, a safe space for buyers and sellers
to complete online transactions in person at our Police Station.

I
encourage you to download the UMD Guardian Safety Appif you have not
already done so. This can serve as a virtual walking escort service,
automatically contacting UMPD if you do not arrive at your expected
destination. In addition to DOTS Nite Ride, we offer a 24/hour walking escort
service upon request for on or around campus by calling 301-405-3555.

In recent
years, we added an Explosives Detection K9
unit, an Information Analysis Unit for online investigative support, gunshot
location detection technology, and Automated License
Plate Readers. We also expanded our concurrent jurisdiction into the
surrounding community to better serve and protect the University community and
surrounding areas. As always, we ask that you register your cell phone with UMD
alerts by visiting https://www.alert.umd.edu/

As a
university, we continuously invest in enhanced safety measures, and we want each
of you to be aware of the many resources working to keep our community safe.

David B.
Mitchell

Chief of
Police/ Director of Public Safety

University
of Maryland Police Department

Sent by University of Maryland Police DepartmentUniversity of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742

The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an
incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park
campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince
George's County Police Department.

INCIDENT: Off-Campus Incident

OCCURRED: November 22, 2017, at approximately 12 a.m.

LOCATION: 5000 block of Quebec Street College Park, MD

PGPD CASE #: PGPD 17112100002601

BRIEF DETAILS:

On November 22, 2017, at approximately 12 a.m., the University
of Maryland Police Department was notified by the Prince George's County Police
Department of an off-campus burglary that occurred in the 5000 block of Quebec
Street.A female UMD student reported to
police that on November 21, 2017, at approximately 11:45 p.m., a male entered a
house and forced entry into a secured room where a resident was inside.Upon seeing the resident inside the room, the
male left with property that was taken from the house.

The Prince George's County Police Department is conducting
an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or
the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police (911 or
301-352-1200).

The University of Maryland Police Department provides an
escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If
you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off
campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to
call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members
at all times.

Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you
leave and when you are in for the night.

If you have a home security system, set it.

Make sure your residence has good exterior lighting.

Never enter your residence if you see that a door or window
has been forced. Go to the nearest safe place and contact the local police
immediately.

If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the
police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.

Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around
you.

Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you
when something is wrong.

See Something, Say Something!

Be Smart, Be Safe!

Download the UMD
Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You
can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.